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Independent Software is a consulting, product, and solutions firm dedicated to the practical application of software and system engineering technologies to solve complex problems. We bring together world class engineers with proven engineering best practices, domain expertise, commercial technologies, and proven agile management approaches to create high value solutions aimed at helping our customers meet their most critical business and mission objectives.

Why Independent Software?

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We’ve been profitable year after year. We’re always on the lookout for great engineers to join the team and we recognize that our employees are the heart and soul of what we do. We focus on recruiting talented people, treating them right, and then allowing them to do what they do best. No red tape. No micromanagement. Smart people want to work with smart people, and we love people who are passionate about what they do and finding ways to do it better.

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Competitive salary
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Employee Assistance Program
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A generous Paid Time Off and Holiday package
Paid training! We encourage all employees to seek out training opportunities like conferences, certification courses and seminars.
We truly believe the right work-life balance can exist, and it's here at Independent Software. Our work is extremely important, but your job is just a part of who you are. When you enjoy your life outside of our walls, you're at your best the next time you walk through our doors. We do all we can to assure that happens every day.

Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.

Cryptologic Computer Scientist, Level 4

Fort Meade, MD

Full Time

Cryptologic Sciences

Experienced

What You Will Be Doing:

As a Cryptologic Computer Scientist, Level 4, you will design, develop, and deliver innovative solutions within a scientific framework to solve some of the nation’s most complex technical challenges. At Independent Software, we are a mission-first company where talented engineers are trusted to own their work, bring fresh ideas to life, and make a real impact. If you're seeking a place where your technical contributions directly support national security and are valued by a team that prioritizes excellence, autonomy, and collaboration—this is where you belong.

Your work will involve mission-critical tasks including forensics, attack attribution, critical network protection, and penetration testing. You will apply your deep expertise in computer science to develop state-of-the-art tools and techniques that support cryptologic and cybersecurity missions.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to complex cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific and mission-focused framework
Execute advanced tasks in areas such as forensics, attack attribution, protection of critical infrastructure, active systems warning and indicators, target system penetration, and knowledge discovery across passive and active environments
Apply foundational computer science skills to real-world national security problems, developing tools and techniques that are scalable, secure, and mission-aligned

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Expertise in operating systems, algorithm analysis and design, programming languages, and data structures
Familiarity with compiler theory, computer architecture, database theory, and discrete mathematics
Experience solving applied or theoretical problems involving modeling, simulation, reverse engineering, or hardware/software system development
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Education and Experience:

One of the following combinations is required:

Doctoral degree plus 7 years of relevant experience
Master’s degree plus 9 years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree plus 11 years of relevant experience
Associate degree plus 13 years of relevant experience

Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related field. Candidates must have completed at least one programming course and four upper-level math courses (Calculus level or higher).

Relevant experience must include one or more of the following:

Theoretical or applied computer science
Simulation or model development
Algorithm analysis, design, or evaluation
Reverse engineering
Design, development, or evaluation of computer or information systems, including software or hardware components

Clearance Required: Must possess an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role

Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/Disability/Veteran

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